Native American theater has been oriented around rituals and traditions of spiritual culture. Consisting of storytelling, songs, ceremonies, enactments, etc., Native American theater is widely diverse due to the variety of beliefs and stories unique to each tribe. Despite this intense variety, several key aspects persisted: vivid ceremonial demonstrations, intense spiritual content, and a strong connection with nature/the world around them. Many ceremonies were led by the shaman, who narrated and guided the audience through stories, interwoven with dance, song, and re-enactments. While much of Native American theater is linked to ritual, performances also served as a teaching tool. It provided a way to teach members of the tribe about their roots and the history of their people. Additionally, many of the most extravagant performances revolved around the story of the world’s beginning and the stories of the spirits/gods that created it. Woven within these theatrical narratives, moral lessons/warnings and the ‘why’s’ behind certain traditions were explained. However, like many other sects of the fine arts, Native American theater has evolved over the centuries. The breadth of content in Native American theater has expanded to include the issues of their marginalization and positions as minorities within the growth of modern society.